West 52 BBQ

Shorewood, IL · Barbecue restaurant

Rating
4.7/5
★★★★★ 4.7
Reviews
20
Rank in Shorewood
#3
of 55 restaurants
City Percentile
87%
rating percentile
Address
West 52 BBQ, 805 W Jefferson St, Shorewood, IL 60404
Phone
(779) 702-9004
Status
Closed · Opens 11 AM

West 52 BBQ is a restaurant located in Shorewood, IL. It is one of 55 restaurants listed in Shorewood. Its 4.7-star rating is above the Shorewood city average of 4.1 stars. It ranks #3 among Shorewood restaurants by combined rating and review volume. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

Hours

Saturday11 AM–8 PM
Sunday4 PM–8 PM
MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday11 AM–8 PM
Thursday11 AM–8 PM
Friday11 AM–8 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Chiquita Murphy · Jan 2026

I'm town for work and was craving some good fried chicken, first spot came up on my search. I'm from Louisiana and mostly my experience with food up north has been bland unseasoned no flavor but this place, the service was awesome and the chicken was really good and crispy. Those greens my God are so delicious the potlicka so good 10/10 would definitely recommend and they let you try before you buy!!!! Next time I'm here I will definitely be stopping in.

★★★★★ 5.0 Dexter Washington · Jan 2026

I was a first timer and I couldn't have asked for a better experience. The owner (Troy) and his family were wonderful and very hospitable. The food was amazing as well (1/2 slab of ribs, catfish nuggets)... 10/10 would recommend and I'll be going back everytime I'm in the area!

★★★★★ 5.0 Eve Jordan · Feb 2026

Troy makes sure you have an experience when you come to his establishment. This was my first time and Troy was very pleasant and engaging. He also have me a taste test, chef's kiss😚. He listens too, I said no cornbread for medical reasons and he didn't include the fries. Ty Troy for the experience, I'll be back! I ordered mini tip and collard greens.

★★★★★ 5.0 Nelly Bordonaba · Nov 2025

I had the brisket and I was very impressed with my sandwich. The brisket was cut in thick slices, great flavor, and tender. I was so impressed with the brisket I ordered the pork chops for dinner. The chops are big thick chops breaded. Great flavor! Their fries are seasoned and crispy. Great food. I will definitely be returning.

★★★★★ 5.0 William “Bill” Unyi · Feb 2026

My wife and son had eaten here for lunch before and recommended it to me. I got a chance to try their BBQ by buying some of their BBQ pulled pork for the Super Bowl. We stopped in one day and setup an order for pickup on Super Bowl Sunday so that it was fresh and hot. Their BBQ pulled pork was fantastic and I think it tasted even better the next day for some reason! Very tender and tasty. The homemade sauces for the BBQ are very good. The sauces we got were hot, sweet and Chicago mild. I really enjoyed the hot and Chicago mild. We met the owner and he is a great guy! They cook their BBQ in an outside smoker in the back of their restaurant. Menu is a little different each day. Call ahead or check their Facebook page for what they have that day. We will be back! Highly recommended! Enjoy!

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Identifies As Black Owned ✓ Identifies As Veteran Owned ✓ Outdoor Seating ✓ Curbside Pickup ✓ Onsite Services ✓ Takeout ✓ Dine In ✓ Serves Local Specialty ✓ Lunch ✓ Dinner ✓ Solo Dining ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Comfort Food ✓ Quick Bite

Services

Barbecue restaurant

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